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The Justice Department has reached a settlement with gun rights activist Cody Wilson, who was confronted by federal authorities in 2013 when he uploaded 3D-printable CAD files for the “Liberator,” a working plastic gun. Wilson sued, arguing that the First Amendment protects his constitutional right to share the 3D files as free speech.
The legal battle has gone on for three years. But according to Wired, two months ago, the Justice Department decided to quietly offer Wilson a settlement to end his lawsuit. Under terms of the deal, the US government has agreed to change its export rules on military firearms, allowing Wilson to publish his 3D files, without fear of legal penalty.
The legal battle has gone on for three years. But according to Wired, two months ago, the Justice Department decided to quietly offer Wilson a settlement to end his lawsuit. Under terms of the deal, the US government has agreed to change its export rules on military firearms, allowing Wilson to publish his 3D files, without fear of legal penalty.
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